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49.018 ~ 0983 ~ Choristoneura hebenstreitella ~ Great Tortrix
UK Status

Resident. Found in most areas in Britain as far north as Northumberland.

Montgomeryshire Status

A single fairly old record taken in the south-west of the county at Staylittle in 1975.

Wingspan :   M. 19-25mm. F. 24-30mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Woodland.

Foodplant

Many trees and shrubs.

Lifestage data

Spinning. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in spun or rolled leaves. Pupates in larval habitation.
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